Banks Mandate Full-Time Office Return to Avoid Home Inspections

Major banks like Citigroup, Barclays, and HSBC are requiring employees to return to the office five days a week due to renewed FINRA regulations on workplace inspections, which include registering and inspecting home offices. While some banks cite these regulations as the reason for the shift, FINRA argues that its rules offer flexibility for remote work. Banks are trying to make office environments more appealing to encourage voluntary returns, despite the regulatory push.